mapping MLK’s Legacy in Two Simple Maps January 11, 2016 / December 10, 2015 by Adam DuVander | 1 Comment on MLK’s Legacy in Two Simple Maps In the United States, one way Martin Luther King is remembered is by celebrating his birthday every January. King also factors heavily in many Black History Month programs at elementary schools in February. But in many other ways, the civil rights leader is remembered throughout the year. These two maps follow King’s life and one […] Read more »
mapping The World’s Tallest Mountains Await (Literally or Figuratively) December 28, 2015 / October 14, 2024 by Adam DuVander | 1 Comment on The World’s Tallest Mountains Await (Literally or Figuratively) As we enter a new year, it’s natural to think about goals and achievements. You have a clean slate and you can accomplish anything. While you may not be planning to summit any of the mountains on this list, your loftiest goals may be just as difficult in other ways. Set your sights high as […] Read more »
mapping Today I Learned There Are Actually Four North Poles December 7, 2015 / November 15, 2015 by Adam DuVander | Leave a Comment You may think the North Pole is at 90 degrees latitude, opposite the South Pole. It’s true that the northernmost point on earth, in the middle of an almost permanently frozen Arctic Ocean, is a place we refer to as the North Pole. It’s where Santa Claus is said to live. But according to our […] Read more »